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CTV News Windsor's top stories from this week
Here are this week’s top stories from CTV Windsor:
Long-time and highly respected union leader Gary Parent passed away on Friday.
Family of Hannah Pare, who died after surgery complications, establish scholarship in her honour.
Overnight fire on Victoria Avenue causes $700,000 in damages.
As well, the ‘Rainbow House’ will be demolished following an earlier fire.
Gurfathe Kooner, a wanted offender unlawfully at large for 9 years, captured by ROPE Squad.
Windsor man on Canada’s top 25 most wanted list has been arrested.
Four Windsor-Essex men arrested in underage prostitution operation.
As well, 'Predators go where children go': 5 local people arrested, charged through Project Aquatic.
Driver impaired by fentanyl sent to prison for 'devastating' death of Lakeshore woman.
Students launch UWindsor 'Liberation Zone'.
Tecumseh considers removing crossing guards, parents concerned.
Caesars Windsor celebrates 30 years in the community.
Finally, three Windsor athletes advance to semi-finals in CrossFit world championships.
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Feature Report Fixed or variable? Advice from more than 50 brokers for Canadians whose mortgages are up for renewal
Over the next year-and-a-half, 44 per cent of all mortgages will be up for renewal in Canada. To help guide consumers through these uncertain financial times, CTV News reached out to more than 50 mortgage brokers across Canada with a list of questions. Their answers provide professional guidance for individuals and families searching for clarity and sound advice.
Country superstar Shania Twain stops to dine at southern Alberta café
Staff at a southern Alberta eatery were thrilled to meet country superstar Shania Twain when she and her husband stopped in for a meal recently.
'Honest mistake': Freeland on PBO carbon tax analysis error, dodges when asked about muzzling watchdog
Amid renewed scrutiny over the cost of Canada's consumer carbon tax, following a miscalculation by Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is standing by the Liberal policy, calling the error an 'honest mistake.'
Canadian D-Day veteran Bill Cameron dies just days before 80th anniversary events
Second World War veteran Bill Cameron died just one day before turning 100 and less than a week before he would join a delegation of Canadians to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Concerns about rats running rampant in Waterloo, Ont.
Waterloo, Ont. seems to have a rat problem. What residents and business owners are seeing on the streets.
How to spot a toxic workplace before accepting a job offer
The excitement of starting a new job can quickly subside once signs emerge that the workplace culture is toxic.
Judge reserves decision of the fate of two dogs in fatal Calgary attack
A hearing held in a Calgary courtroom on Tuesday, saw arguments from a lawyer representing the city of Calgary and a defence lawyer for Denis Bagaric, who is the owner of two dogs that were present for a fatal attack against an elderly woman in 2022.
Inside Calgary's 5 most expensive homes for sale right now
So far this year there have been 905 homes that sold that were priced above $1M, a 54 per cent gain over last year.
Father of Alaska woman killed in murder-for-hire plot dies during memorial ride marking her death
The father of an Alaska woman killed in a murder-for-hire scheme in 2019 died during a weekend memorial motorcycle ride commemorating the fifth anniversary of her death.
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Kitchener
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Concerns about rats running rampant in Waterloo, Ont.
Waterloo, Ont. seems to have a rat problem. What residents and business owners are seeing on the streets.
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Crews battle flames at abandoned Cambridge building
Firefighters put out flames at an abandoned Cambridge building on Tuesday evening.
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Why we're seeing lower prices for imported strawberries
While the cost of groceries remains high, surprisingly one item is being sold relatively cheaply right now – imported strawberries.
London
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Jury returns with verdict at disturbing child sexual abuse case
After starting deliberations Thursday night, the jury at a disturbing case of child abuse has returned with its verdicts.
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Man on electric scooter struck at Dundas and Colborne streets
A male pedestrian has been struck at the intersection of Dundas and Colborne streets.
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FEATURE REPORT
FEATURE REPORT Unexpected twists as homeowners navigate lending rates
A Bank of Canada decision on whether to adjust the interest rate is expected Wednesday. It will come as a growing number of homeowners find themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Barrie
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Motorist trying to avoid hitting turtle causes multi-vehicle collision: OPP
Police say charges are pending after a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 400 in Waubaushene that forced the closure of the northbound lanes through the area.
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Collision on Highway 400 in Barrie causes traffic disruptions
Traffic heading along Highway 400 through Barrie's south end was slow-going Tuesday afternoon due to a collision.
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New change coming to curbside collection in Barrie
More changes are coming to yard waste curbside collection in the City of Barrie.
Northern Ontario
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Concern over $5 Sudbury landfill user fee
A Sudbury city councillor says an internal memo about a new landfill user fee leaked to the public has prompted concern.
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Northern Ontario’s population surges at record rate
Our region’s population is growing at record numbers, according to recent Statistics Canada numbers, with many communities seeing their highest influx of residents in years.
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A 74-year-old in hospice care was declared dead, a sheriff's official said. Hours later, something truly astonishing happened
Constance Glantz had been in a nursing home. In hospice care. She was 74. She was declared dead. Then, she started to breath.
Sault Ste. Marie
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Thunder Bay police officer charged with assault causing bodily harm
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has charged a Thunder Bay police officer with assault in connection with a serious injury suffered by a 33-year-old man in April 2023.
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Tent caterpillar outbreak for the fourth year in a row in northern Ont.
A provincial expert says the tent caterpillar outbreaks we’ve seen in northern Ontario for the last four years are coming to a close this or maybe next year.
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Fire destroys First Nation’s community centre in northern Ont.
Firefighters on Manitoulin Island were called early Tuesday morning to battle a fire in Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island.
Ottawa
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1 dead in fiery 2-vehicle crash near Hawkesbury, Ont.: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say one person is dead and several others were injured following a two-vehicle crash near Hawkesbury.
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Shoppers react to news residential development could be coming to Carlingwood mall
Shoppers hope the Carlingwood Shopping Centre continues to be an important community hub, even as the mall's new owners look at residential development potential.
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Kingston, Ont. mother charged with negligence after child found dead inside home
A Kingston mother is facing negligence and abandonment charges after one of her two children was found deceased inside a home last week.
Toronto
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'A bad mistake': City of Toronto staff knew vacant home tax bills could backfire, emails show
Toronto city staff signed off on the mass mailing of 176,000 incorrect vacant home tax bills despite discussion that sending them out would likely yield just as many appeals, according to internal emails obtained by CTV News Toronto.
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Witness describes hearing details of alleged Mississauga, Ont. terror plot
Court heard from the Crown’s star witness Tuesday in the case of an alleged terrorist plot to shoot an entire family at their Mississauga restaurant.
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Teen girl pleads guilty to assault in death of homeless Toronto man
A teen girl charged in the death of a homeless man in downtown Toronto has pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.
Montreal
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Quebec legislature unanimously condemns the idea of making province bilingual
In a vote that received the unanimous support of all elected officials, the National Assembly 'vigorously rejects' the comments of Liberal MP Angelo Iacono that Quebec would be stronger if it were an officially bilingual province.
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FEATURE REPORT 'I would give my left arm to get 1.69 per cent again': Montrealers bracing for interest rate change
Montreal resident Jamie Goren is bracing for the Bank of Canada interest rate change this week as his mortgage is up for renewal this fall.
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Woman, 67, arrested in connection with Robert Miller sex-assault investigation
Montreal police arrested a woman in connection with the sex-assault investigation into billionaire Robert Miller.
Winnipeg
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Fire stops production at iconic Manitoba company
Production has ground to a halt at an iconic Manitoba company.
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'We're building the city for the future': Improving Route 90 could cost Winnipeg over $586M: Report
A preliminary report outlining the costs associated with improving Route 90, and widening Kenaston Boulevard, has been released – and it’s expected to cost a pretty penny.
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Child sexually assaulted on playground, Winnipeg police investigating
Winnipeg police are investigating after an elementary school-aged child was sexually assaulted on a playground over the weekend.
Edmonton
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Tornado tears through Alberta farmyard, no injuries reported
No one was injured after a tornado hit a farmyard and house south of Camrose on Monday.
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'Respect their privacy': McDavid keeps his cool as he's mobbed by fans during beer run
Connor McDavid does his own beer runs. He's just like us. The only difference is that he's mobbed by fans when he's loading the beers in his trunk.
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How Edmonton is preparing for the Stanley Cup Final
The Oilers are preparing for their first game of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on June 8 (6 p.m.), and the city's tourism arm has some preparations of its own for the last stretch of the season.
Calgary
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Man dies after being hit by train in downtown Calgary
A man hit by a train in downtown Calgary on Tuesday morning has died.
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Country superstar Shania Twain stops to dine at southern Alberta café
Staff at a southern Alberta eatery were thrilled to meet country superstar Shania Twain when she and her husband stopped in for a meal recently.
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City's sale of Midfield Heights properties has started
Parcels of a prime 24-acre site went up for sale to developers by the City of Calgary on Tuesday.
Regina
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'More accessible to all women': Dress for Success Regina celebrates grand opening at new location
It is the beginning of a new era for Regina’s Dress for Success program, a non profit organization which aims to help women and non-binary individuals gain economic independence in a variety of ways, including providing professional attire.
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Riders add CFL veteran Marcus Sayles on defence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed American defensive back Marcus Sayles.
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Regina police seize drugs estimated to be worth more than $1 million
Fentanyl and other drugs seized in a recent drug trafficking investigation by Regina police is believed have a street value of over $1 million.
Vancouver
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Stranded and dying: B.C. cancer patient’s family calls for improvements to ferry service
Gracie MacDonald snapped a photo of her brother on a sailing boat a Good Samaritan was using to take them from Denman Island to the closest hospital on Vancouver Island never suspecting it would be the last image of his life.
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'I’d like some answers': B.C. woman's personal information leaked in cyberattack
A Metro Vancouver woman says she’s looking for answers weeks after a cyberattack where some of her personal health information was breached.
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FEATURE REPORT
FEATURE REPORT Need a mortgage? Do yourself a favour and shop around, say Metro Vancouver brokers
Surrey resident Nadiya Razina’s last mortgage rate was 2.24 per cent. But when she closes the deal on a new condo, her pre-approval rate is currently set to be than double that at 5.59 per cent.
Vancouver Island
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Machete-wielding woman charged after allegedly taking taxi on multi-city ride in B.C.
A Vancouver Island woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly brandishing a machete and taking a taxicab on a multi-city ride across Greater Victoria after the driver asked her to pay her fare.
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Budget pressures mean Sooke school bus fees returning next year
The Sooke School District is bringing back school bus fees to help address a $2.8-million budget shortfall.
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Business partner of twice-disbarred B.C. lawyer liable for negligent misrepresentations to investors
A B.C. woman who was the business partner of a disgraced former lawyer has been ordered to pay more than $200,000 to a group of investors who provided funds for the law firm's ill-fated expansion plans.
Atlantic
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FEATURE REPORTFEATURE REPORT Here's what a Maritime mortgage broker suggests to get the best rates on your upcoming renewal
Some Maritime mortgage holders are anxiously awaiting a Wednesday announcement when the Bank of Canada will provide an update on the key interest rate.
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N.S. student wins prestigious scholarship for famous Scotland university
A Cape Breton is this year's recipient of the McEuen Scholarship, which gives him basically a full ride to the medical school at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
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Thefts on the rise in downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is a prime retail location with heavy foot traffic, but in recent years rising thefts have significantly impacted businesses.
N.L.
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N.L. becomes latest province to eye stricter tobacco regulations
Newfoundland and Labrador has floated an eyebrow-raising trial balloon in a bid to further the public health fight against tobacco and nicotine.
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'Loneliness will kill': N.L. long-term care homes struggled with COVID restrictions
A study from Newfoundland and Labrador's Memorial University says visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic left long-term care visitors with a 'significant' increase in isolation, leading to concerns about residents' mental and physical health.
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Solutions coming for piled-up bodies outside Newfoundland hospital
Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador say they are only weeks away from a solution to move unclaimed human remains out of roadside freezers and into a nearby hospital.
